Police Officer: Patrol, Investigate & Protect Community

Summary

Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesPolice Officerpay starting at $41.04 per hour(minimum of one year experience, outlined in Minimum Qualifications section below). Lateral transfers desired!Police Officer Recruit opportunities with pay starting at $35.00 per hour (eligible for $41.04 per hour when Police Officer Minimum Qualifications, outlined below, are met).Primary Purpose of JobThe primary purpose of this position is to enforce federal, state, and local laws within the department's jurisdiction regarding public safety and to perform general and specialized law enforcement duties which preserve public peace and protect lives, property, and the rights of the public.Under the direct supervision of a Sergeant, the employee performs their assigned duties and responsibilities independently within the chain of command but consistent with federal, state, and local laws, department policies, and the Sitka Police Department Operating Procedures Manual (“OPM”) within the chain of command.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPatrols assigned area in a motorized vehicle or on foot to prevent and detect crime and to develop relationships with businesses and citizensInvestigates and responds to crimes, searches, traffic accidents, and other emergency situationsConducts traffic stops and takes appropriate law enforcement actionArrests and takes into custody individuals sometimes having to physically restrain and subdue combative individuals using bodily force when authorized by OPM or circumstances of imminent dangerCollects, preserves, and transports physical evidence in accordance with OPMInvestigates municipal code violations, criminal statutes, and traffic laws and makes arrests or issues citations, summons, and court documents, and prepares various reports related to investigationsProcesses court documents such as summons, subpoenas, and arrest warrantsTransports prisonersResponds to questions or requests for assistance by both citizens and visitorsPromotes and participates in a variety of civic activities and efforts in support of Sitka's community policing philosophyOperates and utilize according to department policies and procedures a variety of tools and equipment specific to law enforcement duties such as a police radio, baton, handcuffs, handgun, various firearms and other weaponsAssists the prosecution in preparing for trial and may appear as a witness at trailAssists and cooperates with other federal and state law enforcement and public safety agenciesPerforms jail dutiesPerform dispatch dutiesProvides rescue and first aid assistance when neededPerforms minor maintenance on vehicles and equipmentPerform other duties as assignedPolice Officer Recruits perform limited duties under the supervision of a Field Training Officer until completion of their training period.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge of:Principles and practices of police work performed in a department with a community policing philosophyFederal, state, or local public safety laws, ordinances, and case lawInvestigation and interviewing techniques and proceduresPolice equipment, firearms, and vehicles and their proper use in law enforcementFirst aid and CPRSkills in:Operating a personal computer and Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and any specialized software for public safety operationDe-escalating conflict when dealing with difficult individuals who are sometimes physically or verbally threateningMulti-tasking with a strong attention to detailPerforming computer entry duties with speed, efficiency, and accuracyReading, writing, and mathematics, such as would have been obtained at a high school levelWriting reports, completing forms, and preparing correspondence which is readable and compliant with legal requirementsAbility to:Recognize and maintain confidential informationInteract tactfully, firmly, and courteously with the public to obtain information through effective interviews and interrogationWork under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and propertyWork within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of ordersDealing with a variety of people calmly and professionally in a customer service situation, including times when the situation may be stressfulUse good judgment within the department's OPM requirements and other department directivesMake decisions, sometimes quickly, as to the best course of action for responding to emergency situationsInterpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances, and case lawCommunicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical languageUnderstand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructionsUse logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructionsPerform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlinesQuickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledgeMinimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements/ExpectationsMinimum QualificationsAll Police Officer positions must meet the following requirements:Be at least 21 years of ageUnited States citizen at time of appointment;High School diploma or GED, Associate's Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field, preferredIn addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the following minimum qualifications are required for hire or promotion.Police Officer RecruitSome work experience dealing with people customer service, group setting, or with the military,Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, First Aid and CPR certification;Ability to attend the Police Academy and obtain a Basic Police Officer Certificate from Alaska Police Standards Council (“APSC”) within 12-months of hire;Satisfactory completion of the Field Training Program within 12-months of hirePolice OfficerMinimum one year as a Police Officer Recruit with SPD and after satisfactory completion of initial probationary period; orOne year of experience in law enforcement elsewhere, Alaska experience preferred; andPossession of or eligibility for a Basic Police Officer Certificate from Alaska or another state which meets the training standards required by the APSCOther Job Requirements or ExpectationsPossession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid driver's license issued by the State of AlaskaWill be required to pass a background check and drug screenFor Lateral Hire: If law enforcement experience is not within Alaska, the employee will be expected to attend and satisfactorily complete the Department of Public Safety Lateral Police Academy within 12 months of hireMust wear uniform within specified SPD standards as determined by the Police ChiefEmployees will be required to work different shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call for 24 hours when necessaryWorking Conditions & Physical RequirementsWorking Conditions:Works in vehicle on patrol and outdoors on foot, often in inclement weather, about 90% of the timeWorks indoors about 10% of the timeMay work in situations in which there are dangerous or deadly weapons or deadly physical forceMay work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious placesMay be exposed to various hazards such as blood, other bodily fluids/products, communicable diseases, grease or oil, a variety of fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, solvents or chemicals, electrical hazards, and vehicular traffic and smokeSpecific Physical Requirements:Daily wears a u#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesPolice Officerpay starting at $41.04 per hour(minimum of one year experience, outlined in Minimum Qualifications section below). Lateral transfers desired!Police Officer Recruit opportunities with pay starting at $35.00 per hour (eligible for $41.04 per hour when Police Officer Minimum Qualifications, outlined below, are met).Primary Purpose of JobThe primary purpose of this position is to enforce federal, state, and local laws within the department's jurisdiction regarding public safety and to perform general and specialized law enforcement duties which preserve public peace and protect lives, property, and the rights of the public.Under the direct supervision of a Sergeant, the employee performs their assigned duties and responsibilities independently within the chain of command but consistent with federal, state, and local laws, department policies, and the Sitka Police Department Operating Procedures Manual (“OPM”) within the chain of command.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPatrols assigned area in a motorized vehicle or on foot to prevent and detect crime and to develop relationships with businesses and citizensInvestigates and responds to crimes, searches, traffic accidents, and other emergency situationsConducts traffic stops and takes appropriate law enforcement actionArrests and takes into custody individuals sometimes having to physically restrain and subdue combative individuals using bodily force when authorized by OPM or circumstances of imminent dangerCollects, preserves, and transports physical evidence in accordance with OPMInvestigates municipal code violations, criminal statutes, and traffic laws and makes arrests or issues citations, summons, and court documents, and prepares various reports related to investigationsProcesses court documents such as summons, subpoenas, and arrest warrantsTransports prisonersResponds to questions or requests for assistance by both citizens and visitorsPromotes and participates in a variety of civic activities and efforts in support of Sitka's community policing philosophyOperates and utilize according to department policies and procedures a variety of tools and equipment specific to law enforcement duties such as a police radio, baton, handcuffs, handgun, various firearms and other weaponsAssists the prosecution in preparing for trial and may appear as a witness at trailAssists and cooperates with other federal and state law enforcement and public safety agenciesPerforms jail dutiesPerform dispatch dutiesProvides rescue and first aid assistance when neededPerforms minor maintenance on vehicles and equipmentPerform other duties as assignedPolice Officer Recruits perform limited duties under the supervision of a Field Training Officer until completion of their training period.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge of:Principles and practices of police work performed in a department with a community policing philosophyFederal, state, or local public safety laws, ordinances, and case lawInvestigation and interviewing techniques and proceduresPolice equipment, firearms, and vehicles and their proper use in law enforcementFirst aid and CPRSkills in:Operating a personal computer and Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and any specialized software for public safety operationDe-escalating conflict when dealing with difficult individuals who are sometimes physically or verbally threateningMulti-tasking with a strong attention to detailPerforming computer entry duties with speed, efficiency, and accuracyReading, writing, and mathematics, such as would have been obtained at a high school levelWriting reports, completing forms, and preparing correspondence which is readable and compliant with legal requirementsAbility to:Recognize and maintain confidential informationInteract tactfully, firmly, and courteously with the public to obtain information through effective interviews and interrogationWork under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and propertyWork within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of ordersDealing with a variety of people calmly and professionally in a customer service situation, including times when the situation may be stressfulUse good judgment within the department's OPM requirements and other department directivesMake decisions, sometimes quickly, as to the best course of action for responding to emergency situationsInterpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances, and case lawCommunicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical languageUnderstand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructionsUse logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructionsPerform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlinesQuickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledgeMinimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements/ExpectationsMinimum QualificationsAll Police Officer positions must meet the following requirements:Be at least 21 years of ageUnited States citizen at time of appointment;High School diploma or GED, Associate's Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field, preferredIn addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the following minimum qualifications are required for hire or promotion.Police Officer RecruitSome work experience dealing with people customer service, group setting, or with the military,Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, First Aid and CPR certification;Ability to attend the Police Academy and obtain a Basic Police Officer Certificate from Alaska Police Standards Council (“APSC”) within 12-months of hire;Satisfactory completion of the Field Training Program within 12-months of hirePolice OfficerMinimum one year as a Police Officer Recruit with SPD and after satisfactory completion of initial probationary period; orOne year of experience in law enforcement elsewhere, Alaska experience preferred; andPossession of or eligibility for a Basic Police Officer Certificate from Alaska or another state which meets the training standards required by the APSCOther Job Requirements or ExpectationsPossession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid driver's license issued by the State of AlaskaWill be required to pass a background check and drug screenFor Lateral Hire: If law enforcement experience is not within Alaska, the employee will be expected to attend and satisfactorily complete the Department of Public Safety Lateral Police Academy within 12 months of hireMust wear uniform within specified SPD standards as determined by the Police ChiefEmployees will be required to work different shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call for 24 hours when necessaryWorking Conditions & Physical RequirementsWorking Conditions:Works in vehicle on patrol and outdoors on foot, often in inclement weather, about 90% of the timeWorks indoors about 10% of the timeMay work in situations in which there are dangerous or deadly weapons or deadly physical forceMay work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious placesMay be exposed to various hazards such as blood, other bodily fluids/products, communicable diseases, grease or oil, a variety of fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, solvents or chemicals, electrical hazards, and vehicular traffic and smokeSpecific Physical Requirements:Daily wears a u#J-18808-Ljbffr